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Kingston Ontario bed and breakfast:
One of the best bed and breakfasts in Kingston Ontario
recommended by Janette Higgins.
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Area East of Toronto along Lake Ontario
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Tymparon Inn Bed and Breakfast
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Don and Zoe Timperon
1403 Highway 15
Kingston, Ontario
Canada, K7L 5H6
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| Phone: 613-545-3663 |
| Toll Free:866-293-3997 |
| An 1865 County house retored for bed and breakfast and close to downtown Kingston. |
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Review by Janette Higgins
author of The Best Places to B&B in Ontario: A Selective Guide
Six editions of the book were published to critical and popular acclaim. Janette now publishes her B&B
reviews and holiday reports online.
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Note 1 to reader: Every Ontario bed and breakfast receives my consideration. I travel incognito, pay where I stay and write reviews of the top 5%. Here is one I recommend. Janette Higgins
When I arrived for my stay at this attractive 1865-built house I received an enthusiastic welcome from Tymparon Inn Bed and Breakfast host Zoe Timperon. She and husband Don, no less friendly as I learned the next morning, have restored their home especially for bed and breakfast. The home’s rural setting belies that it is but a few minutes to downtown Kingston. As for the name, it honours the original spelling of Don’s given surname whose ancestors came from England’s Lake District.
As I entered the front foyer I noticed the comfortable guest living room to the right and, just beyond, the richly-hued blue-and-red dining room where Zoe and Don leave the table set for breakfast. It’s all very grand what with fine china, sterling silver cutlery and Waterford crystal. I was looking forward to breakfast.
But first things first. The guest bedrooms are upstairs and all have private bathrooms, sloped ceilings, and thematic wallpaper borders along with feather toppers on the beds. I stayed in the double-bedded Mallard at the top of the stairs leading up from the foyer. Its bathroom is just outside the room so the robes you’ll find in the dresser will come in handy. The other two rooms are along the hall towards the front of the house. The Loon has a king size bed, antique reading chair and an en suite bath with shower. It’s done in warm tones of gold and deep red. The Pintail room has a queen bed, reading chair and an en suite bathroom with shower stall.
Next morning for breakfast there was OJ, hot drink of choice plus a plate of kiwi, grapes and honeydew melon to start. Zoe had baked lemon tea bread for us but for you it could be low fat muffins or cranberry bread. Our main dish was a delicious baked egg, bacon and mushroom casserole with three cheeses and a dash of hot sauce. Zoe has quite a roster of quiches, souffles, stratas, casseroles and variations of French toast up her sleeve – I don’t think you’d be served a repeat unless you stayed three weeks.
Over breakfast I learned something of interest. I’d been struck by Zoe’s unconscious dancer stance as she and Don chatted with us. When I queried as to whether she was classically trained I learned that these two are ball room dancers and ice dancers – it’s all part of their belief in staying fit while having fun. And no doubt a partial explanation of why they’re especially well set up for sports enthusiasts – they offer locked storage for bikes, kayaks, canoes and scuba gear. They also have croquet, bocce ball and horseshoes you can use. Fittingly, you’re welcome to use the hot tub on the back deck.
Note 2 to reader: I appreciate your support of the continuation of my research by letting Zoe and Don know you read my review of their bed and breakfast on this bbontario website. Many thanks! Janette Higgins, Travel Writer
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Tymparon Inn Bed and Breakfast, Kingston, Ontario
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| Website: |
http://www.tymparoninn.com |
| Best to call: |
10 AM to 2 PM |
| Languages: |
English, French |
| Season: |
All Year |
| CDN $ Rates: |
S $105-125, D 115-135. Plus 6% GST. Off season S $105-115, D 115-125. Returning guests discount. Check hosts' website for special packages. |
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| Cards: |
Cash, Debit, VISA, MC |
| Restrictions: |
Children over 12 welcome. No smoking. No guests' pets. |
| Facilities: |
3 guest bedrooms. 1 double with private bath next door with shower in tub; 1 queen with ensuite bath with shower stall; 1 king (or twins) with en suite bath with shower stall. Outdoor deck, year-round hot tub, guest sitting room, central air conditioning, high speed wireless |
| Parking: |
ample |
| Breakfast: |
full |
| In Residence: |
Molly, the friendly, well behaved border collie. Tiger the tabby not allowed in guest quarters |
| Location: |
Kingston is mid-way between Toronto (260 kms) and Montreal (290 kms). The Tymparon Inn is 30 minutes from The Thousands Island Bridge. It's on Hwy 15 at the Eastern edge of Kingston. It takes 5 minutes to drive to downtown Kingston. |
| Directions: |
Take exit number 623 from Hwy 401 (Hwy 15). Drive south 1.5 kms to bed and breakfast on left. |
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